Ohjattaakseen

Ohjattaakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb ohjata, meaning to guide or direct. It is the purpose infinitive, formed with the suffix -akseen, and expresses intention or goal related to another action. In English, it can be rendered as “in order to guide” or “to guide (in order that).”

Formation and meaning: The stem ohja- takes the -akseen ending to create the purpose-infinitive ohjattaakseen. This form indicates the aim of the main action in a sentence and is typically used to express why something is done. The subject of the infinitive is usually the same as the subject of the main clause, though Finnish allows some flexibility in longer constructions. The form is common in formal or literary Finnish and in regulatory or instructional language.

Usage: Ohjattaakseen appears primarily in written Finnish. It is used to express purpose within subordinate clauses or in compact phrases that describe the aim of an action described elsewhere in the sentence. It is less common in everyday speech, where simpler constructions or finite clauses are often preferred. The form can convey a precise, deliberate tone appropriate for official, technical, or descriptive prose.

Examples and translation: The phrase ohjattaakseen can be translated as “in order to guide” or “to guide (in order that).” It is commonly found in contexts discussing aims, directives, or strategic actions, where a concise statement of purpose is desired.

See also: Finnish grammar, infinitive forms, purpose clauses.